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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the world divided according to the grand inquisitor?
(a) By class and ethnicity.
(b) Into those who believe, wonder and disbelieve.
(c) Followers of Jesus and followers of the church.
(d) Into the holy and unholy.

2. According to the grand inquisitor, what is the difference about how the church and Jesus implement their philosophy?
(a) Jesus does not beileve in temptation.
(b) The church forces theirs on people.
(c) The church wants people to be free.
(d) Jesus doesn't want people to believe in his.

3. Why does the inquisitor think people will rise?
(a) Because Jesus can't control them.
(b) They will want Jesus' power.
(c) Because they will not beleive in the church.
(d) They will need more food.

4. According to the grand inquisitor, How does the church use Jesus to deceive the people?
(a) They say his teachings were their idea.
(b) They say that Jesus is still living.
(c) They ask to be worshipped as they were him.
(d) They deny his existance.

5. What does Alyosha accuse the inquisitor of?
(a) Not believing in God.
(b) Lying to the people.
(c) Not loving the weak.
(d) Never telling the truth.

6. Why does the cardinal say the people would respect Jesus' power if he fed them?
(a) They would be awed by his ability.
(b) The would respect his kindness.
(c) They would be afraid he would stop.
(d) They would appriciate his love.

7. What is a prediction given by the grand inquisitor about the future of the church?
(a) The will have power over the state.
(b) It will be destroyed by Jesus.
(c) It will last for eternity.
(d) It will soon crumble.

8. Why does the cardinal think that the church will appear to be gods?
(a) They will have be all powerful.
(b) They will perform miracles.
(c) They will free the people from spiritual thought.
(d) They will preach God's word.

9. How does the cardinal say Jesus responded to the first question from the spirit?
(a) Telling the spirt it is wrong.
(b) Ignoring the question.
(c) Saying man lives not by bread alone.
(d) Calmly answering no.

10. To what does the grand inquisitor say man prefers death?
(a) Loving all equally.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Knowing right and wrong.
(d) Starvation.

11. What does the grand inquisitor say is beyond the strength of man?
(a) Living as one.
(b) Understanding the engmatic.
(c) Being more powerful than the church.
(d) Escaping the Inquisition.

12. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus wishes from people?
(a) For them to treat each other as equals.
(b) For them to live as one.
(c) For them to heal one another.
(d) To have them love him on their own.

13. What does the grand inquisitor say the church has done to Jesus' work?
(a) Finished his work.
(b) Brought his work to the masses.
(c) Helped his work to completion.
(d) Corrected his work.

14. What does the grand inquisitor say accompanies faith?
(a) Doubt.
(b) Love.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Comfort.

15. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus did to spirituality?
(a) Saved it from destruction.
(b) Protected it from the church.
(c) Created it in his actions.
(d) Burdened it with suffering.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Catholics detest Mason's, according to Ivan?

2. What does the cardinal say the church does that Jesus doesn't?

3. Why does the grand inquisitor say that Jesus didn't love people at all?

4. What mystery does Ivan say is guarded?

5. What did the grand inquisitor believe when he was younger?

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